Gopher Exclusive Product
Rainbow SofTread Footballs
Featuring a unique treaded surface and soft polyurethane cover for unmatched control, this tacky football is designed for skill development and game play.
Maximum Grip for Better Control
This football features a custom 1 mm treaded polyurethane cover that provides superior grip for passing, catching, and handling. The tacky surface helps improve accuracy and minimize fumbles, allowing students to focus on skill development. Its soft feel is friendly on hands, making it inclusive for all skill levels.
Built for Long-Lasting Performance and Easy Organization
Designed for institutional use, this football includes an airlock butyl bladder that enhances durability and prevents air loss. Reliable construction helps maintain consistent shape and performance through repeated use, while bright rainbow colors make class management efficient and engaging.
Realistic Feel for Skill Development
This football plays like an official-style ball, helping students transition skills from practice to gameplay. The combination of grip, softness, and performance makes it a valuable tool for both beginners and more experienced players working on technique.
Key Specs and Benefits
- Construction: Soft surface is friendly on hands while tack helps improve passing accuracy and reduce fumbles
- Cover: 1 mm treaded polyurethane cover offers maximum control and durability
- Laces: Standard molded-in laces for control
- Stripes: Bright white painted over rainbow colors for visibility
- Bladder: Reliable airlock butyl bladder for long-lasting air retention and shape
- Usage: Soft surface is friendly on hands while still playing like an official-style ball, making it perfect for all skill levels
Give students the grip and control they need to succeed. Add Gopher Sport Rainbow SofTread Footballs to your program today.


Gopher offers a football for you no matter your players’ ages, skill levels, or program type—but sometimes that choice can be overwhelming. See our guide to sizing and materials to help decide which is best for you!
Football Material Types:
Composite: A quality leather-like material at a good price. Great versatile option for a practice or game ball.
Synthetic: A manufactured material that offers the enhanced grip and feel of a composite at a good price. Great for practice and PE instruction.
Leather: The best handling material. Used in pro, college, and high school game settings.
Rubber: Molded construction offers an extremely durable surface at a low cost. Great for PE and other demanding institutional usage.
Football Size Guide:
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Size |
Diameter |
Age Level |
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Pee Wee |
10”L x 5-¾" |
Early Elementary |
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Junior |
10-¾”L x 6" |
Upper Elementary |
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Youth |
11”L x 6-½" |
Middle School / Jr High |
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Official |
11”L x 7” |
High School & Up |
Looking for football storage bags? Follow this size guide:
| *estimates based on an inflated, official sized football* | Mesh Bags | Duffles | DuraBags | BackSacks |
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Small |
2 footballs |
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- |
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Medium |
5 footballs |
- |
- |
- |
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Large |
10 footballs |
4 footballs | 4 footballs | 12 footballs |
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Extra Large |
16 footballs |
14 footballs |
14 footballs |
16 footballs |
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Extra Extra Large |
25 footballs |
18 footballs |
18 footballs |
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